GRAND FUNK RAILROAD - "Second Chance"

Part 3 of Grand Funk Railroad In 2001 performing at the 25th Jamboree In The Hills. Lead singer Max Carl is singing the song he did with .38 Special. Bruce Kulick former member of Kiss is on lead guitar.

[@paso193]

Whew....! The original 1988 version with the minimal, understated yet weeping guitar retorts is what sold one of the best, classic heartbreak songs coming out of the late 80s'! This rendition did it monumental justice with the beefed up, sultry vocals and the amped up emotional guitar contribution. Well done, mates! 👏👍

[@MichaelRoss-jh5mz]

The Perfect melding of a beautiful song with a beautiful voice This is Magic, my friends.

[@colinkeefe]

Max is a Nebraska kid. From an early band The Chancellors to The Flippers and on to Jack Mack & The Heart Attack…then 38 Special…and now Grand Funk. Quite an impressive list! Great singer.

[@Centnl287NAve]

This song is nothing without Max, what a great voice for this song!

[@chrissttiiee]

Exactly 💯

[@MargaretBarnes-ky4ly]

Awesome band awesome show. Max Carl is an awesome singer and writer. This is Max song. He can sing it in any band. He's AWESOME

[@jiemda3]

This song was originally written by Jeff Carlisi the guitarist from 38 special , Max touch it up and was given credit.

[@michael7054]

38 Special wrote the song, not really him though. He sure did sing the heck out of it though. But it's their song.

[@stephentate6974]

The Memories....favorite 38 Special song ever!

[@toulee8051]

This live rendition is like taking a drink of water after you've been walking through the desert for a month.

[@teodorosanto9781]

This version has so much soul and emotion. So beautiful and eloquent

[@erickmontoya617]

I agree , is his voice what make this son special !!! Bless!!!

[@nmjazz09]

I didn't know he sang it with 38. Wow.....sounds great. Love this song!

[@pattya4696]

This guy gave me goose bumps!!

[@louissmith4218]

Max carl the 38 special original singer was the by far the best

[@DonKelleher]

This is Max Carl; just older, like fine wine !!

[@sharonschiller1711]

This is most beautifully done by all the band members. Max Carl wrote the song.

[@tommyboyce]

He changed some of the words to a song already written by Jeff Carlisi and Cal Curtis to complete this song.

[@taylor12elementvb]

Jeff Carlisi and Cal Curtis wrote this song in 1983 entitled "I Never Wanted Anyone Else But You," Max collaborated with Jeff after joining 38 Special and renamed the song Second Chance.

[@htbud11]

One of the most beautiful songs ever made imho

[@tomelwich49]

5 star vocals right here!

[@myawsum14]

I played this all the time when I was going through my divorce in the late 80's.

[@rdsamplesjr657]

Max done that so smooth great job his vocals are prefect

[@monstergirl7695]

I recently read an article about how most new music sales are for older songs; even young people are buying old music. Perhaps people are yearning for songs like this one, good melodies, great vocals and musicianship, and great songwriting. I miss the days when melody was important: a song that after you heard it, was stuck in your head for days.

[@Alwongayem]

I like Max Carl voice ... I like Grand Funk. Thanks.

[@webisutton01]

I swear to God I am so thankful that I grew up in the greatest era of rock.

[@Myrainia]

Which is certainly NOT representative of this hoax of a band! There is no GFR without Mark Farner.

[@shawnray2941]

I'm at a show as I write this......Max is slaying all of it. 2023.

[@funkfan1751]

Shawn Ray, I am a Grand Funk Railroad fan since 1970 and yea Max Carl is very talented but I just don't like the different way he sings the GFR songs. He uses different timing and shifts the emphasis on the words on songs that I have expected to sound a certain way since 1970. Bruce Kulick is a great guitarist but again he is not Mark Farner and does not play the GFR material like I want to hear it. I really wish Brewer would come to his senses and get back together with Mark Farner so the fans can hear the real Grand Funk Railroad one more time.

[@shawnray2941]

@Rockin' Z's I don't necessarily disagree.....I got the live album summer before 6th grade.....so had to be 1977 I guess.....giving you a time frame for me. Kulick isn't Farner. But let's surely not pretend that Mark is anywhere near Kulicks league. Not saying Max is a better fit for the songs either.....but surely a fine replacement. I hate that we have to hold these discussions......I mean the original is typically what captures our allegiance. I been playing in bands since high school.....players come and go. Ultimately I tend to be a fan of the songs and bands rather than the individuals. One last run would be nice for sure.

[@funkfan1751]

@@shawnray2941 I guess I will find out about this GFR line-up. We can't travel because of my health so this summer we are going to 4 classic rock shows and GFR is scheduled to play near us. I bought 2 tix as I figured 'What the heck, I went to see a Zeppelin Tribute and really enjoyed it so I am looking at the nGFR as a GFR Tribute. We are also going to see the Guess Who show this Saturday and the bass player is the only original member. The only show we are going to this summer that I don't have ambivalent thoughts on is the Pat Travers show, I suppose because it is called The Pat Traver's Band and I never really knew or cared who the other players were.

[@vincentwhitley1119]

Looking a bit rough with time but still gots those magic pipes and one Hell of a good Human to boot

[@geraldjohnson7937]

Beautiful song! Powerful vocal!!!

[@danrez42]

Was wondering where the singer wound up good for him beautiful song thank you

[@paulandersen9492]

Max. Super talent and a good ol' Nebraska boy.

[@frankenstien6978]

YES . Deep down to the soul. -.I think even Max had to wipe away a tear of emotion .No greater reward than when your song brings a tear of emotion to yourself or another.

[@docnasty74]

Max still has an awesome voice.

[@sonicvampify]

he was and allways will be one of em 80s best singers..

[@TheJetfighter666]

In a mainstream world.............. He does have a good voice. Just not my style of music. Which is ok.

[@bryanpedersen8872]

Thank you Max! Truly one of the greats!

[@michaelopry3456]

max killed it! that song is his. I've heard Bobby of .38 special sing it, and he did it justice, but this is always Max's song. Bruce outlining the chords during the vocals is killer! like the original, but different. awesome job guys!

[@JannaBrewer]

I never heard this till 38 Special did it..

[@kevinmcgrath391]

@@JannaBrewer Neither had I... I will say right here, and right now... This fellow here, goes way beyond giving the song some serious justice..!

[@JannaBrewer]

@@kevinmcgrath391 i agree❣️

[@badenmacleod1192]

WOW...just....WOW...always liked this song ....what a voice

[@JHallDaBoss]

Max Carl has a legendary voice!

[@vincentwhitley1119]

And he's a Redneck Southern Boy. Love this guy

[@hqztonners]

This is sooo awesome! I will listen 2 this version as well as 38 specials version. Both great music lead by Mx. Thanks so much 4 z great music, guys!!!

[@stanleyswiderski8094]

Max is a great addition to grand funk railroad seen them a few times ❤

[@ScottyWig]

That VOICE ! On this Heart Wrenching Song, , , so fine ! I like this version, , excellent Lead Guitar 🎸 playing on it.

[@stellaercolani3810]

What a classic. Simply beautiful...

[@wolfedavid3700]

trump.....2024............

[@alan56q]

thank you so much for sharing this footage...I absolutely idolise this extremely underrated vocalist...brilliant band...more please!

[@c.w.1827]

Alan Thomas Du hast so recht. Super voice.....

[@michaelwright664]

Alan Thomas Max Carl has a fantastic voice doesn't he, just wish he would make more new AOR music

[@lejoeyoung]

What a singer man…. Max the man!

[@brettallison5753]

I can see a blues song by the late great SRV going on in my head

[@joseorregomir1]

Simply Excellent!!

[@mikebezick2307]

just saw them a week ago in PA awesome show glad I had the opportunity

[@drumdude46]

saw them down at Thunder Valley Ampitheater, 3 summers ago.... Sacramento. this guy...was a Beast. what a Voice.... they opened for Foreigner... then Kelly came out, and "Owned' it. great show!

[@yoat22]

When I posted this video, I expected to get good and bad comments. Glad to see the positive ones.

[@violetjm]

Thank you for posting it, john book. I've heard this song thousands of times but never knew who sang it. This guy has such a soulful voice, and it's a beautifully written song.

[@KayjunKings]

Impeccable Legendary song

[@TUBULETD46]

Beyond belief! FABULOUS MAX!

[@kerryjones6777]

the best of the best, just brilliant. love love love this song

[@taylor12elementvb]

Jeff Carlisi and Cal Curtis wrote this song in 1983 entitled "I Never Wanted Anyone Else But You," Max collaborated with Jeff after joining 38 Special and renamed the song Second Chance.

[@Meme-zc4cw]

I love this version. No over the top face melting guitar solos (though my face did get a little warm), Max Carl stayed in his range and didnt try to American Idol the vocals, pretty much stayed true to the original. This is awesome!

[@anartmaker]

really beautful love song of regret and need for forgiveness...everyone wants a second chance...

[@markhovsepian1469]

What a voice and song!

[@lhart99]

GOD DAMN! He still has a solid fucking voice! I hope to see these guys in concert before it's all said and done!

[@wakeoftheflood2]

Elijah Scott this was 16 yrs ago

[@timoteoluna3789]

wonderful song I Wish I Could Sing like him😄

[@keleigh121]

Love Max Carl!

[@salvatoreconcuore465]

kathy121 👍👍👍 Max Carl is the voice!

[@patriciac628]

I fell in love with Max Carl when I heard him sing this song back in the 80s. He sang it so beautifully and the music went so well with it. And those eyes …… gorgeous! This version is more soulful and still beautiful but I wish he opened his eyes once in a while!

[@hattiem.7966]

I like the song better on his 2nd Chance 38 video.He does have a great voice!!!

[@sonicvampify]

like the way he sings :)!!!

[@deadre]

would follow him anywhere except i don't do concerts but one of the best voices....ever...

[@RobertWeingher]

I am a great fan of the original grand funk with mark farner and it's not the same without him but max carl is a great singer and bruce kulick is a great guitar player so i'm enjoying off both worlds, i mean when i see mark farner performing songs of grand funk or when i see the version of the band minus mark performing the songs of the band, don brewer is a great drummer and a great vocalist and mel schacher was always a great bass player, we should not forget all these important details, thanks for sharing.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Awesome performance and vocal.

[@rosapereira1540]

que alegria volver a encontrarle a este gran cantante !!!!!!!!

[@littlemikeism]

He wrote the song and it shows.

[@jiemda3]

Jeff Carlisi wrote the song Carl touched it up and was given credit.

[@jonathanisom5657]

God, I love this song 🎵

[@MarkHoward660]

great song great job period

[@guypatts494]

Song is beyond great legendary shit

[@lucyosuna8837]

Amo esta canción . Siempre en mi mente

[@rctopfueler2841]

he has so much texture to his voice, he is reallly hard to duplicate 38 special video sound like they just didnt eat enough gravel for breakfast

[@killebrew69]

Max sang on the .38 Special video, he wrote the song too.

[@rctopfueler2841]

@@killebrew69 i understand its just a lot softer than this version

[@natelytate1632]

Max Carl co wrote this with Carlisi and Cal Curtis of 38 special. I'm mixed on this version. I kind of like it stripped down like this as opposed to the drowning in keyboards album version. You can hear his voice showcased which in my opinion is fantastic. But The guitar solo ...while better here technique wise ...on the album the solo is so soulful I like it better.

[@cathyhunter4661]

Love this band

[@jessicaschwartz5992]

Yes a great song? I wish I met them in the 80s

[@wolfedavid3700]

you must be tone deaf.............

[@paso193]

@nateylate.......Totally agree, mate! The album solo, although less technical than what is played here (which is superb, by the way) was more impassioned and was literally 'weeping'! IMO, along with his world class voice, it made the song more distinctive.

[@randallfrank5682]

Powerful delivery.

[@ELVENGADOR858]

80S FOREVER

[@stevegardenhire5698]

GRAND FUNK YOU OWE TO YOUR FANS.....ONE MORE TIME FOR US

[@matthewsteenbergen7847]

Thank You I Wish You were With me!🇺🇸😓

[@AUGUSTALLEN28]

Max Carl, sang that song to the hilt

[@rsstnnr76]

He nails those high notes.

[@JHallDaBoss]

Very soulful

[@Johntwoflags]

Brilliant singer amazing.

[@buddyl.5192]

Bands evolve as members age and move on, love this version of Grand Funk and this classic well done song. Great job by the filming crew to show the talent of all the musicians!

[@brendakrieger7000]

Enjoyable!😍

[@lisasez]

Exceptional musicians...

[@marshelleroberts7654]

I did forget what a great band they really were sooo Good

[@RemoVegas]

THAT WAS FUCKING GREAT..! MAX BABY..!

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

Friggin' great vocal!

[@dannyhemphill7618]

Love those Power Ballads !

[@ralphflores4422]

That's how you sing a great song!!! He owns it!!!!

[@ELVENGADOR858]

perfect like always

[@guypatts494]

Omg bad ass wow

[@adrianafurtado2485]

Eu amo essa canção, continua cantando muito bem ❤

[@joechlystun7979]

Max Carl is totally awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WysteriaGuitar]

This guy has such a great voice.

[@superkunk2]

Just not the same. The real grand funk should make up and be friends again. We all only live once. I want to see the original 3.

[@superkunk2]

Give the real Grand Funk a second chance.

[@strongsound4819]

Don and Mel wont do it.

[@mariogerardovelascoflores8637]

Just the song 'Nothing is the Same' by orig Grand Funk railroad..

[@rafaelsnchez2039]

Me encanta este temazo .la Segunda Oportunidad siempre existe.....

[@wolfedavid3700]

great rendition for big hit way back.............

[@steveanderson8764]

He is so damn good.

[@sophiabulgaria267]

This isn't the original singer? I'm confused by the comments. This is the 38 special guy right?

[@yoat22]

Yes, for a while

[@AlvaroRodriguezc-il8nc]

bella.

[@paulthomasbranda7591]

Mark has a handicapped son whom He dedicates his life to caring. Mark is getting a share in all of this and He is cool with it.

[@elizabetereisdasilva3828]

Vale muito a pena ouvir de novo linda demais 🎧😍🎸💙💚💜💙💚💜

[@danprusak2309]

I understand how some bands replace some members, but you can’t replace Mark. The dude who wrote and sang 95% of their stuff. It’s like replacing John Fogerty in CCR. Can’t be done.

[@raffiequler7510]

You mean Max. Idiot.

[@chrismcrae8838]

@@raffiequler7510 I belive he means Mark Farner. Chill out with the hasty aggression, it makes you look dense

[@raffiequler7510]

@@chrismcrae8838 Is it dense or tense, asshole?

[@austinteutsch]

So fucking right. GFR w/o Mark Farner is like trying to BE GFR w/o Mark Farner. Can't happen. Hell, you don't even have Mel Schracher in there. So just stop it and Don just start another band on your own. Call it Flint after you home town.

[@xmandlt]

@@raffiequler7510 - DENSE you fucking idiot.

[@t.j.s8477]

Sorry, Mark Farner is Grand Funk Railroad!

[@naliaefil]

wow!!!!!! 😍😍😍

[@mrmjb1960]

A 38 Special tune.

[@jrinthe8187]

More like Son of .38 Special than Grand Funk Railroad.

[@johnny21batman]

Max. Absolute legend.

[@lopejd01]

I think the speed this is done at is better than the 38 studio recording. Fits the song better

[@TheGeoffbonn]

Don’t say it’s over, I just can’t say GOODBYE